Partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation
and the South African Department of Health

THE TB FREE PROGRAM
for the Treatment of Tuberculosis Sufferers

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, In
Johannesburg today, South African Health Minister Dr.
The center for treatment support and direct observation , based on the DOTS
(Directly Observed Therapy) principle, is located in Gauteng province and is
the fourth of a total of nine monitoring centers that will eventually be set
up in South Africa. So far 1,500 DOTS supporters have received
training.

Sanofi-aventis
The sanofi-aventis Group is the world's 3rd largest pharmaceutical
company, ranking number 1 in Europe.
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expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable,
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predict and generally beyond the control of sanofi-aventis, that could cause
actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in,
or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements .S., Century
Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNTY) announced today that its subsidiary, Century
Casinos Africa (Pty) Ltd.S.

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The 9 centers are part of the TB FREE (Tuberculosis Free) program ,
developed jointly by the Aventis Foundation, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and
the South African Department of Health. The cost
of the program, financed by the sanofi-aventis Group through the Aventis
Foundation, is 15 million dollars. The disease
kills two million people a year.
The course of treatment for tuberculosis lasts 6 months, and consists of a
combination of antibiotics based on rifampicin. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
"We are excited that, as a result of our successful operation of The
Caledon Casino, Hotel + Spa resort in the Western Cape province, this
opportunity presented itself to further expand our South African operations,"
said Peter Hoetzinger, Co-CEO and President of Century Casinos, Inc.

About Century Casinos, Inc:
Century Casinos is an international casino company that owns and operates
Womacks Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek , Colorado; owns and operates The
Caledon Hotel, Spa + Casino near Cape Town, South Africa; operates the casinos
aboard the ultra-luxury vessels of Silversea Cruises, The World of ResidenSea,
and Oceania Cruises; and owns 50% of, and provides technical casino services
to the Casino Millennium in the Marriott Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic; and
owns a majority interest in, and has begun construction on, casino and hotel
developments in Central City, Colorado and Edmonton, Canada. The Company
continues to pursue other international projects in various stages of
development.
The address for the U. Telephone: (719) 527-8300.

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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, caused by infection with Koch's bacillus, was once on the
decline but has recently resurfaced as a major threat not only because it is
often associated with HIV/AIDS co-infection, but also because resources for
combating and preventing the disease have been compromised. Sanofi-aventis is listed in
Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These risks and uncertainties include those discussed or identified in the
public filings with the SEC and the AMF made by sanofi-aventis and Aventis,
including those listed under "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors"
in sanofi -aventis's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31,
2003 and those listed under "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Aventis's annual report on Form 20-F for the
year ended December 31, 2003.

U. Contact: Chip Rouse, 908 -243-6050, chip.

Century Casinos Announces Letter of Intent for Second South African Casino

, entered into a letter of intent to acquire 60% of
Balele Leisure (Pty) Ltd. ("Balele").
Based on current projections, it will be in the range of 4 to 4. E-Mail:
investor@cnty.com.

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Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
and sanofi-aventis Chairman and CEO Jean-Francois Dehecq inaugurated the first
training center in support for patients receiving treatment for tuberculosis. Three other centers have already been
completed: in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal province, in Klerksdorp, North
West province and in Kimberley, Northern Cape province.
The TB FREE project, which is designed to treat tuberculosis sufferers
more efficiently, was set up in 2002 through a five-year agreement.
Some 15 to 20 million people around the world are currently suffering from
tuberculosis and 9 million new cases are diagnosed every year. Only 5 to 6 million sufferers receive
effective treatment.

TB FREE Program

The aims of the TB Free program are:

* to establish 9 centers of excellence in the 9 provinces of South
Africa

* to introduce mobile units attached to each center of excellence in
order to reach isolated areas of the country

* to raise awareness of the importance of detecting and treating
tuberculosis by

* recruiting and training large numbers of DOTS supporters to encourage
the whole population to undergo systematic screening for tuberculosis.com

Balele holds a casino license from the South African province of Kwazulu
Natal and currently operates a casino in a temporary location in Newcastle,
South Africa, with 200 slot machines and seven table games .
The transaction would also give Century a long term agreement to manage
the casino operations for a fee based on gross revenues and EBITDA.5 times
estimated EBITDA.
The transaction is subject to financial and legal due diligence, the
negotiation and completion of final documentation as well as board and
regulatory approvals. Among the other important factors which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are
economic, competitive , and governmental factors affecting the company's
operations, markets, services and prices, as well as other factors detailed in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
its recent filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8K.

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Mr.S. Forward-looking statements
are statements that are not historical facts. Other than as required by applicable law,
sanofi-aventis does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking information or statements.
Five casinos are operating in the province (including Balele's in Newcastle),
which is the maximum allowed by law, with the two largest facilities in the
Durban area. offices is 1263 A Lake Plaza Dr, Colorado
Springs, CO, 80906.com. Century Casinos' common stock
trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol CNTY. Century Casinos disclaims any
obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made
from time to time by it or on its behalf.

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"Training in the monitoring and observation
of patient compliance with drug regimens will help to optimize the efficacy of
treatment for this disease," he said. The real challenge is to make
sure that patients comply with their treatment , which is why the WHO
recommends directly observed treatment of patients - a strategy known as DOTS
(Directly Observed Therapy).
In South Africa, sanofi-aventis ranks as the leading foreign
pharmaceutical company and the third largest pharmaceutical company overall in
the country, with a market share of 7.rouse@sanofi-aventis. For more information about Century Casinos, visit the
Company 's web site at http://www.

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Sanofi-aventis Joins the Fight Against Tuberculosis in South Africa

In his inaugural address, the sanofi-aventis Chairman stressed the Group's
commitment to fighting tuberculosis and underlined the model value of the
program launched in South Africa. Dehecq moved on from the DOTS program to discuss the Group's global
strategy for access to medicines, designed to provide drugs for the treatment
of malaria, leishmaniasis, sleeping sickness and, of course, tuberculosis , at
the lowest possible prices.
In South Africa, around 500,000 people are infected with tuberculosis;
every day, 37 people die of the disease. Backed by a world-class R+D organization,
sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic
areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology , metabolic disorders, central
nervous system, internal medicine and vaccines. and Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc. Plans are in
place to develop a permanent facility at a more prominent site for 220 slot
machines and nine table games, a small hotel as well as ancillary facilities.
Newcastle, with approximately 350,000 inhabitants, is situated half-way
between Johannesburg and Durban in the northwestern portion of Kwazulu Natal,
which is South Africa's most populous province with over 10 million people. "Given
the strong economic climate and the growing popularity of casino gaming in
South Africa, we look forward to closing this transaction soon, " he
continued.

This release may contain forward -looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties.

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"This partnership with South Africa's
health authorities demonstrates the importance sanofi-aventis places on being
a real partner in public health ," he added.

The target for the five-year program is to train 100,000 DOTS supporters
to provide advice and support to TB and/or HIV patients and ensure proper
compliance with treatment .5% and 2004 net sales of 109 million
euros. These statements include
financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions,
statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future
operations, products and services, and statements regarding future
performance . Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words
"expect," "anticipates," "believes ," "intends," "estimates" and similar
expressions.
The final purchase price for the 60% controlling interest depends on the
permanent facility's gross gaming revenue in its first year of operation . Fax: (719) 527-8301.centurycasinos.